skilful
Americanadjective
adjective
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possessing or displaying accomplishment or skill
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involving or requiring accomplishment or skill
Other Word Forms
- skilfully adverb
- skilfulness noun
Example Sentences
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A skilful politician, he has left everyone guessing as to whether he really wants to be premier.
From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026
His character in Crookhaven, Ade, has a twin brother called Ede and they are both super-geeks and skilful hackers who call themselves 'the Brothers Crim'
From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026
"He's young, very skilful, very strong, very quick and actually he doesn't really care. He's bit of a character and one of the greatest things is that he's delivering on the big stage."
From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026
This series of The Traitors has featured some of the most explosive scenes the show has ever seen: dramatic twists, Oscar-ready reactions and plenty of skilful skullduggery.
From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026
Yes, thieves and pickpockets were very skilful; one needed to exercise the utmost care.
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
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